THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21247, 29 July 1932, Page 7

THE LEAGUE CODE

FIRST TEST TO-MORROW ENGLAND AND NEW ZEALAND GREAT INTEREST IN CAME Considerable interest is . being taken ih the first Rushy League test •■match' between England and New Zealand, which is to be played,at Carhny.Park to-morrow. The Englishmen had a most successful tour of Australia, whore they won two of tho three tests. Of IS matches played England won 15. lost' two and on'o was drawn* The English team on this occasion comes to tho Dominion with a great reputation as high-class exponents of the code, and New Zealand will bo faced with the strongest opposition in tho world to-morrow. Tho visitors opened their Now Zealand tour auspiciously by easily defeating Northland at Whangaroi 011 "Wednesday. They played delightful football, their passing and clever running being much admired. The New Zealand team for to-morrow ha 3 gone through a severe week's training under tho guidance of Mr. W. Kelly, who !was specially engaged from Australia to coach the home teanu While several members of the New Zealand side lack,experience, followers of tho game expect it to put up a good fight. Tho rear division has plenty of speed, and if tho forwards can gain, possession from the scrums, New Zealand will have a better chance of testing England. Tho visitors claim a wellbalanced thirteen. Tho halves are clever exponents of tho game, while tho centre and wings are powerful runners. Good progress has been made with tho booking arrangements, and already tho covered stand is full. Extra accommodation has been mado by the erection of an auxiliary stand, which will provide for 1000 seats. Tho English players arrived from Whangarei last evening. Tho test team has not yet been selected. The New Zealand team is as follows: Fullback.—A; Laing (Auckland). ThreequartCrs.—R. Smith (Auckland), C. List (Auckland), L. Scott (Auckland). Five-eighths.—ll. Brisbane, captain (Auckland), A. E. Cooko (Auckland); Halfback.—J. Masters (West Coast). Forwards.—J. Calder (West Coast), E. St. George (Auckland), R. Stephenson (South Auckland), M. O'Brien (West Ccast), T. Timms (South Auckland), L. Hutt ((Auckland). CONFERENCE ON RULES MEETING TO-MORROW MORNING Observations on the laws of the game, together with other matters affecting the tour, wero mado. by the manager of the English Rugby League team. Mr. G..F. Hutchins, at last evening's meeting of the New Zealand Rugby League Council. It was resolved to hold a meeting to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, when a definite understanding will bo como to with regard to any controversial points in the laws of tho game. Mr. Hutchins said ho looked forward to the test match to-morrow. England would play the game for the game's sake. The visitors were in New Zealand to give exhibitions of the League code and he hoped that the Dominion players would try to emulate tho football of ' the English team. Assurance was given Mr, Hutchins that there would be no replacement of players injured during the progress of the game. The question' of playing' the North Island v., England match on the Basin Reserve, Wellington, instead of'oh the Show Grounds was raised An. a letter. Xrom tho council's representative in Wellington. It was pointed out that a big hill which surrounded tho playing area outside the fence at tho Show Grounds provided a natural grandstand. The president, Mr. C. A. Snedden, said the council was faced with difficulties in tho matter as it was in duty hound by tho terms of the lease to play all games on the Show Grounds. It was decided to rep'ly accordingly. The Canterbury Rugby League wrote stating that arrangements had been completed for tho second test match at Monica Park. Extra seating accommodation was being built. A claim for insurance' from tho West Cdast League Oil behalf of a player who was injured in a recent trial gamo : was referred to the Finance Committee. '■ ' Dr. I<\ J. Gwynne advised that P. Hart, tho wing threequartcr chosen for New Zealand had been treated for. a leg injury

Dr. P. J. Gwynno advised that P. Hart, tho wing threequarter chosen for New Zealand had been treated for. a leg injury and he would bo unfit to play to-morrow. The matter was referred to the selectors. Mr. A. Harlock. South Auckland, was selected by tho English managers as referee for tho first teat. Messrs. L. 'Bull and P. Rogers, . Auckland, were the other names submitted. •